sperlygirltag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-15387482016-03-22T21:53:00+09:00artist. writer. seeker of beauty in the ordinary.TypePadgathering goodness for march...tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fc021b5883301b8d1a3c407970c2016-03-22T21:53:00+09:002016-03-22T21:51:26+09:00spring brings treasures in her colors and blooms. her light lingers longer, stretching the evening a bit, reminding us of the beautiful palette she casts come twilight. her warming temperatures lure us all back outside under her fragrant trees. gathered...sperlygirl

spring brings treasures in her colors and blooms. her light lingers longer, stretching the evening a bit, reminding us of the beautiful palette she casts come twilight. her warming temperatures lure us all back outside under her fragrant trees.

favorites from februarytag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fc021b5883301bb07fa1ae8970d2015-03-03T02:43:00+09:002015-03-01T02:17:34+09:00this installation project and how he believes our memories stay in the marrow of our bones - i love this idea. our memories become us ~ and we become them. powerful stories of how art has helped soldiers to heal...sperlygirl

this installation project and how he believes our memories stay in the marrow of our bones - i love this idea. our memories become us ~ and we become them.

a little giveaway...tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fc021b5883301b7c73a17be970b2015-01-20T02:47:00+09:002015-01-20T02:47:00+09:00i am a bit of a recovering planner addict. the funny thing is, i would try different ones over the years and ditch them a month or so in because i just could not make it work for me. my...sperlygirl

i am a bit of a recovering planner addict. the funny thing is, i would try different ones over the years and ditch them a month or so in because i just could not make it work for me. my creative brain needs some structure but not so much that it feels like i am boxed into a specific system.

a year ago i came across a planner and fell for her story. i loved how she followed her heart to pursue a degree in art, taught it for a spell, and then decided she needed to follow her passions.

i tried her planner last year and it seems a perfect fit. structure enough to loosely keep track of life with the fluidity to sketch, list, note, doodle, and dream. i even collage a vision board page each month to set an intention and fill the page with images and words of positivity.

i picked up one for 2015 but saw she was running a kickstarter campaign and wanted to support her, so i donated and received another - one of her newer compact size (5.5"x8.5"). in the spirit of new beginnings and a fresh brand new year, i thought i'd offer a giveaway and gift this compact passion planner out to one of you.

if you are interested, take a spin of her site to checkout the layout and if it speaks to you, simply leave a comment below (or on the facebook comments) and tell me one way you align to your vision for the year to keep leading you. i will select a winner sunday january 25, and announce them here on monday. fire away!

(full disclosure, i am in no way affiliated with passion planner. i simply use it, love it and wanted to share that with you!)

sharing loves...tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fc021b5883301a511c02b9b970c2014-05-27T03:25:00+09:002014-05-27T02:12:40+09:00we are basking in a day bright with sunshine, a sountrack of seagulls overhead, so i thought i'd share a few loves with you...let's pretend we are doing so while sipping lemonade in the garden, okay? this out of the...sperlygirl

we are basking in a day bright with sunshine, a sountrack of seagulls overhead, so i thought i'd share a few loves with you...let's pretend we are doing so while sipping lemonade in the garden, okay?

love, love, love this sweet short video - watch it, then promise me you will break out into dance, breathe in the world around you, and drink up the beautiful creature that you are!

thought perhaps the talk of argan oil was a bit more hype than result - but must say this and this have become a combination i have completely fallen for

lots of inspiration found here in what others use to garden (seriously, that re-purposed bus rocks!) our little garden space has so many strange nooks and crannies that we try and fill in unusual ways that i am always on the lookout for cool tricks

watching this and hearing them speak of the challenge in the movement (their posture is so amazing and beautiful)

and in the true spirit of memorial day, this mother's story is quite touching. to all those who serve and the families who serve along with them - thank you.

sharing loves...tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fc021b5883301a3fcebbbb0970b2014-04-11T00:13:00+09:002014-04-11T00:13:00+09:00as this week winds down, i wanted to share a couple things that i have found inspiring lately. this planner. i have a thing for planners (thing meaning a constant search for one that 'feels' right with how my brain...sperlygirl

as this week winds down, i wanted to share a couple things that i have found inspiring lately.

this planner. i have a thing for planners (thing meaning a constant search for one that 'feels' right with how my brain works and remembers information but also with a clean, minimal design). not only was i smitten with the layout, but loved hearing about her story and how this came to life. love that she left what felt wrong in pursuit of what felt right for her life. that sold me. (plus, i am really liking her planner!).

this documentary - it has been on my 'to watch' list for some time but i finally had a quiet evening to myself so i did just that. truly taken with his story and persistent desire to create. i also loved the aspect (again) of always following your heart with your work.

lastly, there is this film. i was moved with her journey and how she has found footing and is navigating through loss to establish a new beginning. loss can be paralyzing and stunt our lives and our direction - and while grief is a vital and important part of working through a loss, i find such hope in those that are able find light from the shadows. (her blog is really a collection of treasures)

reflecting on the week...tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fc021b5883301a3fce181e4970b2014-03-29T01:23:28+09:002014-03-29T01:23:28+09:00and what a doozy it has been. we are knee deep in a nasty virus that seems to be making the rounds around our house. we have been individually taking days to mend and heal. i wanted to share some...sperlygirl

and what a doozy it has been. we are knee deep in a nasty virus that seems to be making the rounds around our house. we have been individually taking days to mend and heal.

i wanted to share some goodness i have found over the last few days.

first of all, i was filled with joy as i read umber dove's latest post and the hope and healing that is unfolding for her. her beautiful words articulate a message that holds such power for all of us - 'start where you are'

sharing loves...tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fc021b5883301a73d72019f970d2014-02-08T01:59:00+09:002014-02-08T01:59:00+09:00i have been home sick for the last couple of days. finally surrendering myself to whatever illness has taken up residence in my lungs. realizing my greatest gift of healing is coming from rest. and that's what i have been...sperlygirl

i have been home sick for the last couple of days. finally surrendering myself to whatever illness has taken up residence in my lungs. realizing my greatest gift of healing is coming from rest. and that's what i have been doing, lacking the energy to do much else.

i am so drawn to her beautiful works, the grace and fluidity of her marks create as equally a beautiful result as her process.

sharing loves...tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fc021b58833019b00e7f135970d2013-11-12T00:29:00+09:002013-11-11T19:52:34+09:00today, i am taking stock... personal inventory of all things precious. 3 hrs spent in the ER this weekend with a scare that turned out to be a botched blood draw in the first place, will do that do your...sperlygirl

today, i am taking stock... personal inventory of all things precious. 3 hrs spent in the ER this weekend with a scare that turned out to be a botched blood draw in the first place, will do that do your world.

so i thought i'd share some beautiful things i have come across lately...

this article and the love between two beautiful artists and what is present in the moment of passing

and especially today, i am ever grateful for those who serve(d) and the families, down to the tiniest of members, who courageously serve right along with them - with much gratitude, thank you

letting summer finally go...tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fc021b58833019aff78b2c0970b2013-09-19T04:21:16+09:002013-09-19T04:21:16+09:00the last wisps of summer have escaped us now. the air has chilled a bit, the beaches have packed up and closed for the season and all that feeling of lingering time has switched to filling schedules and honoring commitments....sperlygirl

the last wisps of summer have escaped us now. the air has chilled a bit, the beaches have packed up and closed for the season and all that feeling of lingering time has switched to filling schedules and honoring commitments. it's good, only a change, and any change always takes some adjusting.

i struggle to find enough time these days. oh of course there is enough time...but i mean time afforded to things that feel important, that keep me sane, that soothe my soul. i am working hard to carve out a daily sit for some meditation...and let me be completely frank here, i am all about the wonders of a daily 5 minutes of silence. sure, it's more glamorous to sit for a lengthy session but i am sooooo not about any sort of perfect or ideal or meeting anyone else's definition of how it should look any longer in my life. i am all about what works, whats real, what feels right, and more importantly what fills me.

along with that, i am digesting seriously how finite life is and the fact that in mine - i want most to be doing what i love. in one way, this means taking my art, honing my direction, getting clear, and seeing where that takes me. i have had so many wonderful conversations about creativity lately from thesetwo talented artists who always seem to 'get where i am coming from' and are a source of inspiration. and then there are the amazing displays in the Anthropologie store that my dearest amazing friend designs and creates. she makes pure magic that has me catch my breath.